High School French

Grace Church School • New York, NY

6d • $68,000 - $155,040

About The Position

Full time position: teaching four French classes (starting in late August 2026), plus advisory, plus “lab day” assignments
Teaching load may include courses ranging from French I (beginner) to French VI. Level V is dedicated to the Francophonie, while level VI alternates “Cinema and Culture” and "Literature and Culture”.
Emphasis on spoken fluency, writing, reading and listening comprehension, cultural studies at each level
Additional supervisory responsibilities (e.g., lunch duties, community meetings, faculty meetings)
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree or doctorate preferred.
About the French curriculum:
Fluency or near-native fluency required
Familiarity with our new textbook “Reporters francophones” (print and companion website) appreciated
Familiarity with ACTFL and/or CEFR levels appreciated
Teaching experience with the Francophone World, French Cinema or Literature Cinema appreciated

Requirements

• Faculty must be academically prepared and highly effective at teaching and designing curriculum for a rotating block course schedule of three 80-minute periods per 6-day cycle, along with a weekly tutorial period for additional individual or small group instruction.
• Faculty must be adept at using technology for teaching and learning, and supporting students.
• Faculty also serve as advisors in small advisory groups that meet daily.
• Advisors are responsible for supporting, counseling, and mentoring students through their four years of high school, helping them to understand themselves as learners, lead their parent-teacher conferences, contribute to our Chapel and Community Meeting programs, develop their Lab Studies portfolios, and serve in Lunch Prep teams on a rotating basis.
• Faculty also attend weekly department and faculty meetings, as well as weekly community meetings.
• Active participation in a faculty culture of continuous learning, professional development, and intellectual growth is expected and supported.
• In addition to teaching their core academic classes, teachers participate in our Lab Studies program, focused on inquiry-driven, project-based, experiential learning.
• Fluency or near-native fluency required
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or doctorate preferred.
• Familiarity with our new textbook “Reporters francophones” (print and companion website) appreciated
• Familiarity with ACTFL and/or CEFR levels appreciated
• Teaching experience with the Francophone World, French Cinema or Literature Cinema appreciated

Responsibilities

• Teaching four French classes
• Advisory duties
• “Lab day” assignments
• Supervisory responsibilities (e.g., lunch duties, community meetings, faculty meetings)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees